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Oct 6, 2008

Posted by Judith Zwolak

On Friday, Oct. 31, 2008, play video games, billiards, and shuffleboards for half the regular price at Dave and Buster’s restaurants. Coin action and coin dispensing games are not included in the deal.

Games include basketball, Dance Dance Revolution, trivia games, and racing simulators. This adult restaurant and game arcade also serves alcohol. Most locations open before lunch and remain past midnight.




Sep 18, 2008

Posted by Judith Zwolak

General Mills is giving away six $1 coupons for Cheerios cereal over six weeks as part of its Cheerios Challenge.

The challenge is to reduce bad cholesterol by 4 percent through eating two one-and-one-half cups of Cheerios daily for six weeks as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol.

To get the coupons by email and join the challenge, go to the Cheerios Challenge website and enter your first and last name and your email address.

The offer expires on March 31, 2009. Limit one per person. U.S. households only.




Sep 16, 2008

Posted by Judith Zwolak

I just signed up at the “contact us” page of the Butterball website and asked for coupons. At the top of the form, in the “Reason for Contact” field, click on the “coupons” option.

The form asks for name, address, email address, and whether you would like to occasionally receive coupons, sweepstakes, and promotional information via e-mails from Butterball. I checked that box in case the coupons will come by email. I also asked for coupons in the comments section.

I will update this blog when I receive something from Butterball.

Update: No coupons by email, replied Butterball. But you can go to the Butterball promotions site and download printable coupons.




Sep 10, 2008

Posted by Judith Zwolak

At the Nestle coupon site, You must install a free coupon printer on your computer, and you can print two of each offer.

Current coupons include:

  • Save $1.00 when you buy ONE (1) package of NESTLÉ® CARNATION® INSTANT BREAKFAST®, any variety
  • Save $1.00 when you buy TWO (2) bags of NESTLÉ® CRUNCH®, BUTTERFINGER® or BABY RUTH®, Fun Size
  • Save $1.00 when you buy one (1) NESTLÉ® JUICY JUICE® HARVEST SURPRISE™ product, OR any NESTLÉ® JUICY JUICE® variety
  • Save $.55 when you buy ONE (1) package of NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Morsels (10 oz. or larger)
  • Save $1.50 when you buy two (2) Nestle® Pure Life® Purified Bottled Water multi-packs



Aug 27, 2008

Posted by Judith Zwolak

Target.com has slashed prices on popular board games and toys, such as Spider-Man 3 Monopoly ($6.99 from $28.99) and High School Musical Mystery Date ($5.99 from $17.89).

Get your Christmas shopping done early with other toys on clearance, such as:

  • VideoNow ColorFX Sytems: $7.99 (73 percent off)
  • Hasbro Mission Paintball 2 plug-in game: $7.99 (73 percent off)
  • Transformers Combat Fighters: $6.99 (65 percent off)

Shipping and handling charges will apply, so stock up on a few toys to make the deal worthwhile. Prices are good while supplies last.




Aug 21, 2008

Posted by Judith Zwolak

K-Cups brew single cups of coffee and cocoa when placed in the Dutch-made Keurig Gourmet Single-Cup Home Brewing System. Get $5 off when you buy $29 or more worth of Timothy’s World Coffee K-Cups at Amazon through August 31, 2008.

Use Amazon promotional code KCUP4444 to get the deal.

Timothy’s World Coffee selections at Amazon (order at least two of each to get the $5 discount) include:

  • White Hot Chocolate, pack of two 22-count boxes: $21
  • Breakfast Blend, pack of two 24-count boxes: $21
  • Kona Pods, pack of two 25-count boxes: $15

Amazon offers free shipping on orders of more than $25 and with Amazon Prime.




Aug 17, 2008

Posted by Judith Zwolak

Print out a coupon for a free southern style chicken biscuit or sandwich with the purchase of any medium of large beverage at the McDonald’s “Face the Glory” website.

To receive the coupon, fill out the website form with your email, first name, birthday, and enter the word-verification code on the computer screen. All coupons must be printed from a color printer. McDonald’s won’t accept black and white coupons. Also, you will only have one opportunity to print your coupon, so have your printer up and running in advance.

The coupon’s expiration date is September 1, 2008.




Aug 7, 2008

Posted by Judith Zwolak

The 3M Scotch-Brite website offers revolving printable coupons for purchasers of the company’s cleaning products. There is no coupon printer to download; just click on the coupon and a printable pdf version will open in a new window. The free application Adobe Reader is required to view and print the coupons.

Current coupons, which expire on Aug. 31, 2008, include:

  • Save $1.50 on any Scotch-Brite Disposable Toilet Scrubber with Bleach starter kit or refill
  • Save $5 on one Scotch-Brite Tub & Tile Scrubber or Bathroom Floor Cleaner starter kit
  • Save $2 on one Scotch-Brite Tub & Tile Scrubber or Bathroom Floor Cleaner refill



Aug 1, 2008

Posted by Judith Zwolak

Members of the PETCO P.A.L.S. savings program (membership is free at all locations) get $7 off dog grooming and $3 off nail and ear care for dogs through August 18.

Owners must present their P.A.L.S card to receive the discount off regularly priced service.

The dog full-service groom and bath includes a bath, brush out, haircut, ear cleaning, nail trim, fragrance and bow.

The nail and ear-care service for dogs includes nail trimming, ear cleaning and ear hair removal.




Jul 24, 2008

Posted by Judith Zwolak

To qualify for the free iPod nano or free or discounted iPod touch (after rebate), you must purchase a Mac using the Apple education discount, which applies to faculty and staff members at a public or private higher education institution in the U.S. or students of these institutions (parents buying for their child qualify too). Employees of K-12 schools in the U.S., school board members, PTA or PTO executives, individuals from qualified homeschools, and employees of preschools also qualify.

Products must be purchased from the Apple Online Store for Education Individuals, an Apple Retail Store, Apple Telesales, or an Apple Authorized Campus Store located in the 50 United States or the District of Columbia.

Buy a new MacBook, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iMac, or Mac Pro and an iPod nano 8GB ($199 rebate) or iPod touch 8GB, 16GB, or 32GB ($299 rebate) between June 3 and Sept. 15, 2008, and submit your rebate online.




Jul 20, 2008

Posted by Judith Zwolak

Look for specially marked Lunchables prepackaged children’s lunches from Kraft and get a free ticket to a Six Flags amusement park and a coupon for $10 off a general admission ticket.

The child’s ticket is valid with the purchase of the discounted adult’s general admission ticket and the offer runs through Oct. 14, 2008. The child’s ticket covers children 11 and under and is not valid at Six Flags Safari in New Jersay or on three-park combo tickets.




Jul 12, 2008

Posted by Judith Zwolak

Firestone Complete Auto Care offers printable coupons from its website for deals on a selection of car maintenance services. Print directly from your printer without downloading a print program. Firestone also offers an online reservation option when you print your coupon.

Current coupons (good through Monday, June 21, 2008) include:

  • Free air pressure check and tire inspection
  • Buy three shocks and struts, get one free
  • Free tire rotation and inspection
  • A/C performance check special: $24.99
  • 10-percent off air conditioning recharge
  • Standard wheel alignment: $25 off
  • Interstate battery special: $20 off
  • Standard oil change and filter with free tire rotation: $14.99
  • Complete summer car care check-up with four-tire rotation: $9.99
  • Radiator system flush special: $25 off
  • Standard tune-up: $30 off
  • Any brake service: $60 off



Jul 9, 2008

Posted by Judith Zwolak

The Wal-Mart “special savings” website lists six Orlando-area stores that offer discount pricing on tickets to area attractions.

The attractions included in the promotion include:

  • Walt Disney World
  • Universal Orlando
  • Busch Gardens
  • Sea World
  • Wet-n- Wild
  • Gatorland
  • Kennedy Space Center
  • Arabian Nights Dinner Show
  • Sleuths Mystery Dinner Shows
  • Pirates Dinner Adventure

The six Wal-Mart stores are located in Orlando, Kissimmee, and Clermont. Phone orders are not accepted and tickets must be purchased in person at the store. The Wal-Mart website includes phone numbers for each store, so trip planners can call ahead of time to check on current pricing.




Jul 4, 2008

Posted by Judith Zwolak

Amazon’s Kitchen & Home Summer Sale features a great price on Rachael Ray kitchen knives. The deals are good until July 8, 2008. Free shipping with orders over $25 and Amazon Prime.

Included are:

  • Rachael Ray Gusto-Grip 7-Inch East/West Knife with a synthetic rubber and polypropylene orange handle. Price: $26.99 (reduced from $75).
  • Rachael Ray Gusto-Grip 5-Inch East/West Knife. Price: $19.99 (reduced from $50).
  • Furi Rachael Ray Coppertail 3-Piece East/West Bamboo Knife Set, which includes 5-inch, 7-inch blades in bamboo storage box. Price: $55.99 (reduced from $150).



Jun 27, 2008

Posted by Judith Zwolak

Visit the coupons section of the Organic Valley website and print coupons for some of the company’s organic products. The coupons are limited to one print per coupon offer per computer. You must install a coupon printer before printing. Current coupons (they are usually refreshed once a year in March) include:

  • $1.00 off any one 64-ounce Organic Valley Soy
  • $1.00 off any one Half Gallon or Gallon of Organic Valley Milk
  • $1.00 off any one 4oz., 6oz. or 8oz. Organic Valley Cheese
  • $1.00 off any one Half Gallon of Organic Valley Lactose Free Milk
  • $1.00 off any 16oz. or 8oz. Organic Valley Butter
  • $1.00 off any Organic Valley Cottage Cheese
  • $1.00 off any Organic Valley Single Serve 4-Pack Milk

The coupons are valid for 30 days from the printing date.




Jun 20, 2008

Posted by Judith Zwolak

No purchase is necessary for this offer, which is limited to one per person. The original gas receipt, no copies or duplicates, is also required.

Check out Jack’s press conference on the Jack In The Box website, which also has a restaurant locator.




Jun 13, 2008

Posted by Judith Zwolak

Take part in Hasbro’s “Fuel Your Summer Fun” promotion and get a $10 gas card when you purchase three of any of the following games:

  • Cosmic Catch
  • Connect 4
  • Trouble
  • The Game of Life
  • Scrabble
  • Monopoly

Download the offer form at the Hasbro promotion website and mail it in with your receipt. Good on purchases between May 18, 2008 and July 31, 2008. Mail before August 15, 2008, to get a $10 gas card for your choice of BP Amoco, ExxonMobil, or Chevron gas stations.




Jun 6, 2008

Posted by Judith Zwolak

Get a medium shake at SONIC restaurants this summer for 99 cents, plus tax.

Choose from vanilla, chocolate, caramel, real fruit banana, strawberry, and pineapple flavors.

The offer excludes cream pie shakes and SONIC Blast treats.

Keep in mind that shakes are high in fat, sugar, and calories. A regular vanilla weighs in as the lightest. According to SONIC’s nutritional information on the restaurant website, the regular vanilla shake contains 540 calories, 20 fat grams, and 72 grams of sugar.




May 29, 2008

Posted by Judith Zwolak

Print a coupon from your computer and bring it to participating T.G.I. Friday’s locations for a free order of beer-battered onion rings.

Rules: one coupon per party, per visit. Not valid with any other offer. Tax and gratuity not included. Offer valid in the U.S. on June 15, 2008, only.

For the rest of Dad’s dinner, choose from the vast selections on the T.G.I. Friday’s menu, including burgers, ribs, seafood, and sandwiches.




May 19, 2008

Posted by Judith Zwolak

All kids and teens can enjoy a Medieval Times restaurant dinner show during Memorial Day weekend—Friday, May 23 through Tuesday, May 27, 2008. Regular 2008 ticket prices are: $55.95 plus tax for adults and $39.95 plus tax for children under 12.

Kids and teens must be accompanied by a full-paying adult; only one free child or teen per paid adult. Upgrade packages are additional and some restrictions apply. Limit six free children or teens per six full paid adults per reservation. Offer expires May 27, 2008.

Enter discount code WEBKTF when ordering tickets online. Choose from any of the nine locations in the U.S. and Canada and enjoy a night of jousting and feasting at a discount.




May 14, 2008

Posted by Judith Zwolak

Print coupons from your own computer for Johnson’s baby products at the company’s special offers website.

You must first install Johnson’s coupon printer on your computer. Then just click on any of the revolving list of coupons to print.

Current coupons include:

  • $1 off Johnson’s Baby Oil - Baby Skin Care, offer expires 12/31/08
  • $1 off any Johnson's Soothing Naturals Product, offer expires 12/31/08
  • $1 off Johnson's Moisture Care Wash or Baby Cream, offer expires 12/31/08
  • $2 off Johnson's Bedtime Gift Set OR Two Johnson's Bedtime Products, offer expires 12/31/08
  • $1 off any Johnson's Shampoo, offer expires 07/31/08
  • $1 off Johnson'sHead-To-Toe Baby Wash, offer expires 12/31/08



May 9, 2008

Posted by Judith Zwolak

Fill out short questionnaires at the Iams Pet Food Coupon offer sites and get a $5 coupon good for Iams Healthy Naturals dog or cat food and a separate coupon for Iams ProActive Health dog food.

Provide your name, mailing address, email address, birth date, and pet’s birth date.

Iams will deliver all coupons by email, and only one coupon per household. Offer valid in the United States. Canadian residents can follow a link on each page to a separate questionnaire to receive their Iams pet food coupon.




May 6, 2008

Posted by Judith Zwolak

To get a $10 reward card from Kmart, purchase a $50 gift certificate from May 4–12, 2008. The $10 reward card expires on May 31, 2008.

At Sears, buy a $50 gift certificate from May 4–11, 2008, and get a $10 reward card, which also expires on May 31, 2008.

Give the gift certificate as a present to Mom on Mother’s Day and keep the ten-spot for yourself. Or use both the certificate and the reward card for your own purchases and get what amounts to a 20 percent discount.




May 2, 2008

Posted by Judith Zwolak

If you have kids, you’re likely aware of the popular Webkinz stuffed animals, which come alive in an online world via a special code attached to each toy.

Amazon offers a wide variety of these plush animals on their website, but often through other retailers. One exception, now on sale, is the Webkinz black bear, retailing for $8.89 (regular price $14.99). One benefit of buying a Webkinz sold by Amazon is the free shipping options. All orders over $25 ship free of charge and Amazon Prime members always get free two-day shipping on any order.

Like all Webkinz animals, the black bear is adorable and cuddly, with black fur, and a brown nose and ears.




Apr 28, 2008

Posted by Judith Zwolak

On Wednesday, April 30, 2008, 2,700 Baskin-Robbins stores throughout the U.S. will offer 31-cent ice cream scoops from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. As part of the event, Baskin-Robbins will also donate $100,000 to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation. At select local stores throughout the country, you may also have a chance to donate to your local fire station.

The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation remembers America’s fallen heroes and assists their families. The organization provides firefighters with training to prevent deaths in the line of duty and offers the public information to prevent fires in our communities.

Together, Baskin-Robbins and the foundation will honor 31 firefighters from across the country who have demonstrated exemplary commitment to community service.




Apr 22, 2008

Posted by Judith Zwolak

Banquet frozen foods, Pepsi, and GoBowling.com are offering promotions for a free game of bowling at participating centers during daytime hours.

Print the Pepsi coupon from your computer to get a free game of bowling (up to $9 value) at centers that are participating in the promotion. Find one near you at the GoBowling.com website. Look for the “Promotions” section, search for bowling centers using your zip code and find the Pepsi coupon promotion icon to see if your local bowling alley is accepting the coupons.

The Pepsi promotion is valid daily through Sept. 28, 2008, from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. (holidays excluded). The coupon does not include shoe rental. Limit one free coupon per person, per party, per coupon, per day.

The Banquet coupon is found on a variety of Banquet Frozen Foods such as Family Entrees, Hearty One Meals and Brown ‘N Serve Items. This coupon has the same rules and restrictions as the Pepsi coupon, but expires on May 31, 2008.




Apr 16, 2008

Posted by Judith Zwolak

Line up early to get free ribs and other treats at Shane's Rib Shack on Saturday, May 17, 2008.

Check out the fun website of the rib franchise, where you can find a Shane’s near you and also puzzle out the blacked-out ingredients in the restaurant’s secret sauce recipe.

Most of the Shane’s outlets open at 11 a.m., but a few open their doors at noon, so call ahead before you start lining up on May 17.

For some side orders with your ribs, choose from: French fries, baked beans, fresh slaw, collard greens, Brunswick stew, corn on the cob, mac-n-cheese, or potato salad.




Apr 8, 2008

Posted by Judith Zwolak

Entertainment.com currently offers the 2008 Entertainment Books for cities and regions throughout the U.S., Puerto Rico, and Canada at half the original price of $30. The 2008 Entertainment Books feature discounts on dining, shopping, attractions, travel, and movie tickets.

From Alabama to Wisconsin, there is an Entertainment Book for nearly every large municipality. The 2008 New York City Entertainment Book includes coupons for 2-for-1 dining at restaurants in the five boroughs and surrounding areas. It also features deals on New York City attractions, such as 2-for-1 tickets for a Lincoln Center Tour ($10 value), and a 2-for-1 regular-priced admission ticket to Six Flags Great Adventure and Wild Safari in Jackson, New Jersey.




Apr 2, 2008

Posted by Judith Zwolak

Use code SPLEN999 at Amazon.com through April 30, 2008, and get $15 off orders over $39 on eligible Splenda products. Also, get free shipping on all orders over $25.

The no calorie sweetener contains sucralose and can substitute for sugar in virtually any use, according to Splenda’s manufacturer.

Sample deal:

To get a deal on Splenda No Calorie Sweetener Granular, Individual Packets, 400-Count Boxes (Pack of 2), purchase two orders at $24 each for a final promotional price of $33, or $8.25 a box. My local Wal-Mart sells a 400-count box of Splenda for $12.28. That’s a savings of more than $4 a box.

Other eligible Splenda products include:

  • Splenda No Calorie Sweetener Granular, Individual Packets, 400-Count Boxes (Pack of 2)
  • Splenda Sugar Blend, 32-Ounce Bags (Pack of 3)
  • Splenda No Calorie Sweetener, Flavor for Coffee, Mocha, 30-Count Boxes (Pack of 6)
  • Splenda Brown Sugar Blend, 16-Ounce Packages (Pack of 4 )
  • Splenda Flavor Accents For Coffee, Caramel, 30-Count Boxes (Pack of 6)
  • Splenda Sugar Blend, 32-Ounce Bags (Pack of 3)
  • Splenda No Calorie Sweetener Granular, 3.8-Ounce Package (Pack of 3)
  • Splenda Minis, Sweet No Calorie Dissolvable Tablets 200-Count Dispenser (Pack of 4)
  • Splenda No Calorie Sweetener Granular, Individual Packets, 50 Count Package (Pack of 6)
  • Splenda Flavor Accents, Lemon, 30-Count Boxes (Pack of 6)
  • Splenda No Calorie Sweetener Granular, 9.7-Ounce Resealable Bags (Pack of 2)
  • Splenda No Calorie Sweetener, Flavors for Coffee, Hazelnut, 30-Count Boxes (Pack of 6)
  • Splenda Flavor Accents For Coffee, Cinnamon Spice, 30-Count Boxes (Pack of 6)
  • Splenda No Calorie Sweetener Granular, Individual Packets, 80-Count Sticks (Pack of 4)
  • Splenda No Calorie Sweetener, Flavor Blends for Coffee, French Vanilla, 30-Count Boxes (Pack of 6)
  • Splenda No-Calorie Sweetener, 1.9-Ounce Boxes (Pack of 12)
  • Splenda Brown Sugar Blend, 8-Ounce Package (Pack of 4)
  • Splenda No Calorie Sweetener Granular, Individual Packets, 200 Count Package (Pack of 3)



Mar 26, 2008

Posted by Judith Zwolak

Vermont-based gourmet chocolate company Lake Champlain Chocolates sells its all-natural chocolates in stores and through its website, where sweet lovers can now get some spring treats for half off the regular price.

On sale are the standard after-Easter goodies, including dark-, milk-, and white-chocolate Easter bunnies ($5.25 to $7.50 each), dark chocolate coconut-delight eggs, and milk chocolate peanut butter-filled eggs ($3.75 each).

Also included in the sale are 16-count boxes of dark- and milk-chocolate truffles ($20, reduced from $40), and one-pound containers of mocha or Aztec (with cinnamon and cayenne) hot chocolate ($4 each).

Shipping starts at $6.95.




Mar 24, 2008

Posted by Judith Zwolak

After a major holiday, merchandise gets discounted drastically and disappears quickly, so act soon to get adorable and delicious Easter baskets, chocolate delights, egg decorating kits, and many more items at Williams-Sonoma’s website.

The store has discounted Easter Stamped Cookie Cutters from $19.95 to $9.99. This set of four plastic bunny, chick, egg, and basket cutters comes with spring-loaded stamps that create a cookie with embossed lines for decorating.

Reduced from $39.50 to $29.99, the Easter Nest with Truffled Eggs includes a flowered nest made of oak moss, lavender, oak leaves, yellow feverfew, and dried miniature roses. Tucked inside the nest are 24 chocolate truffles with a speckled candy shell that resembles baby blue robin’s eggs.

Dozens of Easter-themed items are included in the sale, many of which can double as centerpieces or refreshments for a child's spring party or can be stowed away for use at future Easter celebrations.




Mar 17, 2008

Posted by Judith Zwolak

Innovative and fun toys and games from the unique toy maker Cranium are on sale at Drugstore.com. Get games for little ones, such as the carnival board game Balloon Lagoon, for $14.99, 25 percent off the regular price of $19.95. The slightly older set will love Cadoo, a board game for ages 7 and up. In Cadoo, kids act, puzzle, sketch, sculpt, and even crack secret codes to beat their opponents. On sale for $14.99, the game is 40 percent off its regular price.

Other clearance items include the Cranium Giggle Gear Fancy Flutter Pack for $4.99 (72-percent off). This fairyland adventure kit fits like a backpack and even sprouts wings.

The Cranium Giggle Gear Mega Mask, Robot, Bug, and Alien now sells for $7.99 (68 percent off). The mask features different snap-on designs and a variety of three lip attachments that change your voice three funny ways.

Drugstore.com offers free shipping on all non-prescription orders over $25. Other Cranium items are also on sale.




Mar 12, 2008

Posted by Judith Zwolak

A reader alerts me to an opportunity to try KidsSave money managing software, a program designed especially for children.

Designed for kids 6 and up, KidsSave tracks your child’s money in a kind of virtual piggy bank, setting up automatic allowance payments and adding in rewards such as interest payments or matching funds (established by Mom and Dad). For younger kids, KidsSave includes a money counter that helps kids recognize and count coins and paper bills in U.S., Canadian, and Australian currencies.

Kids can also play with different saving and spending scenarios to see how they affect the money in their account. A kid-friendly guide called Bubbles helps young savers set savings goals and work towards them.

Download the program for a 35-day free trial at the site of Kidnexions, the company that created the program. After the trial period, you can purchase the rights to use the software on up to five computers in a single household for $29.95.




Mar 12, 2008

Posted by Judith Zwolak

The FDA-approved popular weight loss product, alli, is currently discounted at Amazon.com. Get a starter pack of alli for $40.18 (90-day supply) or $38.99 (60-day supply). Prices tend to fluctuate on this product, so be sure to act soon to get a good price. Shipping is free with Super Saver Shipping.

Alli acts on the digestive system by preventing users from digesting and absorbing about a quarter of the fat consumed every day. The undigested fat passes out of the body, sometimes forcibly, according to reviews on the Amazon site.

Amazon also offers a video tour of the starter pack, which includes the alli capsules, information booklets, and a capsule holder, called an “alli shuttle.”

Be sure to read the usage information before you buy alli. Don’t use if you:

  • are pregnant or breastfeeding
  • had an organ transplant
  • are taking cyclosporine
  • are not overweight



Mar 7, 2008

Posted by Judith Zwolak

Download a coupon good for one Campbell’s Soup at Hand soup at this promotional website.

Maximum value of the coupon is $2. At the website, enter your email address and last name. You may also have to download a small, free coupon-printing software application.

Campbell’s Soup at Hand soup containers go directly in the microwave oven and allow you to drink right from the cup.

Soup at Hand flavors include:

  • 25% Less Sodium Chicken with Mini Noodles
  • 25% Less Sodium Classic Tomato
  • Chicken with Mini Noodles
  • Classic Tomato
  • Chicken & Stars
  • Italian Style Wedding
  • Blended Vegetable Medley
  • Cream of Broccoli
  • Creamy Chicken
  • Creamy Tomato
  • New England Clam Chowder
  • Vegetable Beef
  • Velvety Potato



Mar 4, 2008

Posted by Judith Zwolak

Use Amazon promotional code BIGBRAND to get big discounts on numerous products and get Free Super Saver Shipping. This offer is good through March 31, 2008.

Stock up on items such as Crystal Light packets in flavors like Crystal Light Peach Tea or Crystal Light Lemonade. A 4-pack of 2.9-ounce canisters of Crystal Light Pink Lemonade, for example, costs $18.06. Buy four of them (or mix and match other flavors) and pay a final price of $47.24. That’s about $2.95 for a canister that makes 80 ounces of flavored drinks.

Other products included in the promotion include:

  • Kraft Grated Parmesan
  • Seven Seas Salad Dressing
  • Baker’s Angel Flake Coconut
  • Kool-Aid Drink Mix
  • Kraft Macaroni & Cheese
  • South Beach Diet Bars

To get a deal you have to buy these products in bulk, so only purchase items you know your family will eat.




Feb 29, 2008

Posted by Judith Zwolak

Steiff, the German company that invented the first plush animal—the Teddy bear—produces gorgeous, collectible stuffed animals. While some of these toys sell for thousands of dollars, others are more affordable, and less likely to remain perched on a shelf. And, with the current sale at Amazon.com, the least expensive of the Steiff stuffed animals become affordable for the average family.

Some examples of 60-percent-off sale animals (almost all qualify for Free Super Saver Shipping):

  • 14-inch Bamboo Chimpanzee: $20, reduced from $50.
  • My First Steiff Bear, in blue and white: $11.20, down from $28.
  • Limited Edition 4-inch Squirrel Holiday Ornament: $46, reduced from $115.

And, for those Steiff fans willing to shell out a bit more cash:




Feb 25, 2008

Posted by Judith Zwolak

Home Shopping Network is offering its Bestever Winter Time Create-Your-Own Puppy Set or Bear Set on clearance for $12.95, with free shipping (regular price: $19.89). Like the stuffed animals at the Build-A-Bear franchise, these sets let you create and customize a stuffed animal at home.

According to the HSN website, the sets include:

  • Black and white polyester puppy or bear shell - measures approx. 15"L x 7"W (puppy); 15"L x 12"W (bear)
  • Shirt
  • Pants
  • Mittens for puppy, hat for bear
  • Wooden stuffing dowel
  • Bag of stuffing
  • Sound chip
  • Adoption certificate
  • Battery

These toys are recommended for ages 3 and up.




Feb 20, 2008

Posted by Judith Zwolak

The Hershey’s website has a wealth of printable decorations for Easter eggs as well as printable Easter coloring pages and activities.

The free Easter decorations include, first, Easter egg stencils that you can print from your computer (with Adobe Acrobat) and cut out to embellish your Easter eggs. The website offers three levels of difficulty as well as directions on how to use the stencils.

The second craft from Hershey's, a collection of Easter egg stickers, feature butterflies, bunnies, flowers, and other designs and require adhesive-backed paper. Print the three different one-page files on sticker paper and cut out with scissors or a craft knife to place on your eggs.

The last free printable Easter egg decoration is an egg holder, also available in three levels of difficulty. Print the holders out on heavy card stock and cut and fold according to the directions on the website.

Other Hershey’s free printable Easter activities include word games, mazes, coloring pages, and crossword puzzles.




Feb 15, 2008

Posted by Judith Zwolak

It’s a President’s Day sale online at FAO Schwartz this weekend. Get nearly a third off on all toys and games available through the famous toy store’s website.

Choose from such famous toy brands as Lego, Melissa & Doug, Schleich, Steiff, Playmobil, Bruder, Madame Alexander, Gund, Barbie, and Corolle.

Also choose from a wide variety of FAO Schwartz Private Label and Exclusive toys, such as the plush “Dinosaurs in a Rock House,” which features seven different dinos, including a T-rex, stegosaurus, and triceratops. Save $20.40 off the original price of $68.

Baby clothes, strollers, and accessories are also on sale. Tadbit’s Flipper Slippers by Bunnies by the Bay are green velour baby booties shaped like frog flippers. Originally $12, save $3.60 with this sale.




Feb 12, 2008

Posted by Judith Zwolak

Go to the Scott special offers site and print a coupon either for Scott Mega Roll paper towels (2 Mega Rolls or 1 Mega Roll 2-Pack, expires on 3/21/2008) or Scott Extra Soft toilet paper (4-pack or larger, expires on 3/24/2008).

Scott Mega Roll paper towels are the company’s largest size of towels and come in rolls with regular-sized sheets and Choose-A-Size perforated sheets. The Choose-A-Size rolls allow you to use smaller sheets for little clean-ups or several sheets for bigger messes.

Scott’s Extra Soft toilet paper comes in packs that contain 4, 6, 12, 16, 20, 24, and 30 rolls.

You must first download a coupon printer to get these coupons.




Feb 7, 2008

Posted by Judith Zwolak

Visit the “Special Offers” section of the Flat Earth website and print a coupon for a free bag of the healthy fruit and veggie “crisps.”

To print the coupon, you must first fill out a form with your name, email address, birth date as well as answer a security question. You can also sign up to receive further special offers and news. If you don’t have the SmartSource coupon printer application on your computer, you must download it before printing the Flat Earth coupon.

The free bag offer is valid for first 1 million U.S. customers. Limit one coupon per IP address. Minimum age to participate is 13 years of age or older. The coupon is redeemable only at participating stores and expires on March 9, 2008.

Choose from Tangy Tomato Ranch, Farmland Cheddar, Garlic & Herb Field, Wild Berry Patch, Peach Mango Paradise, and Apple Grove Cinnamon.




Feb 6, 2008

Posted by Judith Zwolak

This Valentine’s season, Sonic, America’s Drive-In, is offering a $5 gift card for every $25 gift card purchased online.

If you click on the ad on Sonic’s website, the form will automatically include the promotion code VALFREE5. Shipping is $1 for one or more cards. Allow two weeks for delivery.

Sonic sells breakfast meals, sandwiches, and desserts. The chain restaurant’s signature “Toaster” sandwiches place either breaded chicken breasts or a bacon cheeseburger on thick Texas toast.

Kids’ meals at Sonic include burgers, corn dogs, grilled cheese sandwiches, and chicken strips. Kids’ meals come with regular tater tots or French fries, kids’ size soft drink, slush, milk or orange juice and a prize.

Use the Sonic locator to find a restaurant near you.




Feb 5, 2008

Posted by Judith Zwolak

Print the coupon from the Friday’s coupon offer website and bring it to your local restaurant before Feb. 29, 2008 and get $5 off your bill of $15 or more.

One offer per party, not valid for alcoholic beverages. The coupon cannot be combined with other offers, including Friday’s three-course menu deal.

T.G.I. Friday’s offers a wide variety of appetizers, including crispy green bean fries; salad entrees with salmon, chicken and sirloin; and steaks, ribs, seafood, pasta, sandwiches, and burgers. Desserts include Vanilla Bean Cheesecake and Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie.




Feb 4, 2008

Posted by Judith Zwolak

You must purchase the gift card from a Chipotle restaurant (not online) and redeem the certificate for a free burrito on a separate visit.

Chipotle restaurants offer tacos, burritos, fajita burritos, salads, and “burrito bowls,” each assembled individually with customer-chosen ingredients. Choose from chicken, beef, pork, and vegetarian options. Sides include chips, guacamole, and salsa.

To find a restaurant near you, use the Chipotle restaurant locator.




Feb 1, 2008

Posted by Judith Zwolak

Make online reservations at McCormick & Schmick’s website, get a confirmation number and a certificate to bring to your local restaurant when you dine before Feb. 29, 2008. Enjoy a choice of more than 50 dinner entrees and get $20 off.

Appetizers include:

  • Traditional Jumbo Prawn Cocktail
  • Lump Crab Cake with Tartar Sauce
  • Yellowfin Tuna Seared Very Rare with Asian Cucumber Salad
  • Rhode Island Fried Calamari with Three Dipping Sauces
  • Panfried Willapa Bay Oysters with Tartar Sauce

Classic entrees feature:

  • Oysters: Pan Fried with Coleslaw and French Fries
  • Broiled Seafood Platter: Salmon, Crab Cake, Shrimp, Scallops and Stuffed Oysters
  • Fish and Chips: Beer Battered Cod with French Fries and Tartar Sauce
  • Jumbo Shrimp Pomodoro: with Garlic, Basil, Chili Flakes, Pomodoro Sauce and Linguine
  • Seafood Newburg: Bay Scallops, Blue Crab and Gulf Shrimp

The upscale seafood restaurant chain is found in 25 states across the country, in cities such as Baltimore, Chicago, Kansas City, Minneapolis and Los Angeles.




Jan 30, 2008

Posted by Judith Zwolak

Diapers.com (also known as 1-800-DIAPERS) offers $10 off $25 or more for new customers who use the GoCityKids promotional code. To get free shipping, it makes sense to buy more than $50 worth of diapers, or other baby products sold on the site. Also, get 5 percent back on all orders over $75.

Diapers.com has a great selection of disposable diapers promoted as environmentally friendly, including cloth-disposable hybrid gDiapers and disposable Seventh Generation diapers.

gDiapers combine the ease of disposable diapers with the earth-friendliness of cloth reusable diapers. A flushable, or compostable, insert fits inside a washable snap-in liner. The gDiaper website contains videos, FAQs, and other information on their diapers.




Jan 29, 2008

Posted by Judith Zwolak

From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 2, Auntie Anne stores nationwide will offer a free original or cinnamon-sugar pretzel to customers.

Free Pretzel Day will also mark the beginning of Auntie Anne's "What a Difference a Family Makes: A New Twiston Giving Back," a program that will recognize families who volunteer together to make a difference in their communities.Twenty familieswill be awarded with grants up to $20,000 to help support their philanthropic activities

Auntie Anne’s has 940 locations worldwide. To find one near you, use the Auntie Anne’s store locator.

Nutritional information: the original pretzel (dipped in butter) has 370 calories and 4 grams of fat. The cinnamon-sugar pretzel (also with butter) contains 450 calories and 9 fat grams.




Jan 28, 2008

Posted by Judith Zwolak

The AMC Best Picture Showcase All-Day Pass sells for $30 (and is estimated to value more than $50) and includes free refills on popcorn.

The Best Picture nominees, "Atonement," "Juno," "Michael Clayton," "No Country for Old Men" and "There Will Be Blood," will play in one dedicated auditorium back-to-back throughout the day. Pass holders will receive a souvenir lanyard, which will feature artwork from the five nominated films and allow guests to come and go throughout the event as they please.

Sat. Feb. 23 Showcase Showtimes:

11:00 a.m. "Michael Clayton"

1:20 p.m. "There Will Be Blood"

4:20 p.m. "Atonement"

7:00 p.m. "Juno"

9:00 p.m. "No Country For Old Men"

To see if an AMC theatre near you is hosting the showcase, visit AMC’s website.




Jan 25, 2008

Posted by Judith Zwolak

Yoplait’s website contains an offer for a free package of Yoplait Kids yogurt. Fill out the form with your name, mailing address, and email address and your coupon will arrive in 4-6 weeks.

Yoplait Kids yogurt comes in drinkable form and a regular cup. Flavors include strawberry, banana, peach, and vanilla and combinations of these flavors. Yoplait also adds omega 3-DHA fatty acids, which are important for early stages of brain, eye, and nervous system growth. The company adds that their children’s yogurt has 25 percent less sugar than the leading kids’ yogurts.

One container of the Yoplait Kids regular yogurt contains 100 calories with 2 grams of fat and 13 grams of sugar (strawberry, strawberry-vanilla flavor). A bottle of the drinkable banana flavored yogurt has 1.5 grams of fat and 10 grams of sugar.

Full value coupons are not available for residents of the following states: California, Idaho, Louisiana, Nevada, New Jersey, North Dakota and Tennessee.




Jan 17, 2008

Posted by Judith Zwolak

Print these Arby’s coupons and get deals on shakes, roast beef sandwiches, and combos.

These deals are good through Jan. 31, 2008, and include:

  • 99-cent small shake
  • Two regular roast beef sandwiches for $3
  • $3.99 combo choice (choose from regular, medium roast beef, beef ’n cheddar, regular popcorn chicken, or chicken fillet)
  • $1.99 roast beef choice (choose from regular, medium roast beef, or beef ’n cheddar)
  • $4.99 any toasted sub combo
  • Three beef ’n cheddar sandwiches for $5



Jan 15, 2008

Posted by Judith Zwolak

This one-cent steak offer is available for two days only—Monday, Jan. 21 and Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2008. Tax not included. The promotion is available at participating Sizzler locations in the US only, while supplies last. This offer is available for dine in only, and is not valid in conjunction with any other offer. Call your local Sizzler to make sure they are participating in this steak-sale event.

Bring the whole family to the one-cent steak event. Sizzler’s kids’ menu includes a 6-ounce steak, 1/3-pound burger, salad bar, chicken strips, and BBQ ribs. All items, except the salad bar, come with French fries and fresh fruit.




Jan 11, 2008

Posted by Judith Zwolak

Fill out the form at the Sam’s Club site and get a free Huggies diaper sample, Step 1-2 for babies 8-15 pounds. The form asks for your name, mailing address, email address, and date of birth.

The site also asks which brand of disposable diapers you use most often, whether you have children already in diapers or are expecting, and if you will provide optional feedback on the product. You can also sign up to receive complimentary samples, notification of upcoming events and special offers by email.

Offer available to U.S. residents, age 18 or over, only.

Also, get free diaper coupons.




Jan 8, 2008

Posted by Judith Zwolak

Sign up at Clean Home Journal to be one of 10,000 recipients of a New Year Gift Pack from SC Johnson, that includes a:

  • Ziploc Brand Big Bag
  • Ziploc Brand Storage Bag
  • Ziploc Brand Freezer Bag
  • Ziploc Brand Snack Bag

Also included is $8.10 worth of coupons for SC Johnson products, such as Saran Wrap, Glade, Windex, Scrubbing Bubbles, and Shout.

The first 10,000 people to sign up for the offer before Feb. 1, 2008, will receive the pack. The sign-up form asks for your name, mailing address, email address, birthday, gender, and telephone number. Only one offer per household. Gift packs will be mailed on March 15, 2008.




Jan 4, 2008

Posted by Judith Zwolak

Why troll the crowded, picked over aisles at your local department store, when you can get great deals online on discount Christmas gifts and decorations?

Here are some online retailers that offer great after-Christmas deals on holiday lights, decorations, clothing and gifts.

Lillian Vernon

Get big savings after Christmas on nearly all decorative holiday items at Lillian Vernon’s website. A pair of gold-leafed reindeer sells for $6.98 after Christmas, down from $14.98. These plastic reindeers each come in different poses and stand 13 inches tall. Also at Lillian Vernon: wreaths, candy dishes, lighted decorations, and ornaments.

Kohl’s

The department store’s website features deals on Christmas-themed clothing like a Peanuts Christmas tree t-shirt, on sale for $8 (originally $20). Contoured to a woman’s shape, the black t-shirt shows the whole Peanuts gang around Charlie Brown’s famous Christmas tree. Now available only in women’s large size.

Williams-Sonoma

Haven’t had your fill of holiday goodies? Williams-Sonoma has delicious deals on Christmas desserts like panettone and Christmas pudding. The pudding, made by A.J. Cole & Sons, comes filled with dried fruits, ground almonds and citrus peel, plus Strong Suffolk Ale. Originally $35, get the 2-pound pudding for $14.99.